Thank you for the video - it looks like a simple replacement, hopefully I can find that part versus the whole assembly!
@rosiegold8562Ай бұрын
Great job! I’m the same as you… working on these DIY projects. You are an inspiration! Thank you!!
@brettmullins751Ай бұрын
Awesome video..
@michaelbwbrenner3 ай бұрын
Using the wrenches correctly makes the struggle go away. As soon as you used the correct techniques it happened instantly. Pipe and channel pliers are directional!
@lonmayer1303 ай бұрын
Good for your tenacity and not giving in. A couple of things, use the channel locks on the cap, not the pipewrench. Caps will always turn counter-clockwise to come off, not clockwise. Then, hand tighten the cap when putting it back on. Too much torque over time can crack the cap. The bottom connection is screwed on, then glued, so it's not coming off ever. How'd I learn all this? Plenty of mistakes! Good for you, and keep up the good work!
@curtkem94104 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video I’ve got a gut trying to charge me $500 for an ez repair. Beware of the price gougers
@susansmiddy67834 ай бұрын
I got brave after watching your video and tackled the leak. Thanks for the directions and inspiration…Susan
@amyaroundthehouse84724 ай бұрын
I’m so glad to have helped motivate you! Congrats on the big accomplishment!
@zofo_57355 ай бұрын
You forgot to replace the gasket I think 🤔
@danburch99896 ай бұрын
Before replacing that vent cap, I removed mine and turned the water back on to flush any debris that maybe causing it to leak including the popet valve. After reinstalling the vent cap, my leak stopped. I'm surprised at how much "stuff" comes in through the municipal water supply. The smallest bit of debris apparently can cause a leak.
@amyaroundthehouse84724 ай бұрын
Oh I did not think of that. Good to know for the next time. Thank you!
@user-vi9xu2qn2w6 ай бұрын
I love what you do around the house and save some money great job lady you should be proud of yourself.
@jackalex4547 ай бұрын
Love your perseverance and good humor! Thanks for sharing!
@erpank20311 ай бұрын
A like the video very much, also your voice !
@amyaroundthehouse84724 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Andy_Brink Жыл бұрын
Do they not sell that valve cover by itself ??
@amyaroundthehouse84724 ай бұрын
I wasn’t able to find just the cover, unfortunately.
@dzerres Жыл бұрын
That's not "fixing", that's replacing. And that's okay but I was hoping to actually fix the old anti-siphon part by replacing a spring or a gasket that's leaking in there.
@gambla1823 Жыл бұрын
wow. She had to use a pipe wrench to remove the overflow valve cap. Should be able to easily remove by hand.
@amyaroundthehouse84724 ай бұрын
It felt like the cap was glued on there. It was so tight!
@FrankGennari Жыл бұрын
I had to do the same repair, but the problem was my anti-siphon valve is up against the house with no room to fit a wrench. After trying various tools (including one I bought from amazon) and squishing my finger, I finally found a solution. A C-clamp screwed over the top of the cap and clamped onto the sides gave enough grip to remove the cap. Plus the torque is centered over the pipe, which keeps it from bending like when you use a wrench.
@Favion Жыл бұрын
Excellent. : )
@Favion Жыл бұрын
Perfect. : )
@hossridr1 Жыл бұрын
Next time let a real man (me) help you.
@eosme Жыл бұрын
First of all KUDOS to you for DIY! You did an awesome job! Secondly, thank you so much for your video as I am having the same problem with mine. 😊
@glennirwin4710 Жыл бұрын
nice
@garrettgiuffre7298 Жыл бұрын
You're a smart cookie you should be very proud You're kind of my hero now I wish everyone was like you methodical
@b.n.4765 Жыл бұрын
Oh what a feeling!
@jfc650 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have several Orbit anti-siphon values installed. There are water leakings from the ani-siphone cap/lids. It could cost more than $100 to replace all of them. I wish I could find a place just to buy the O-rings to save some money.
@mrgreen3874 Жыл бұрын
was thinking the same, pretty sure the o-ring is the only thing that could wear out, compress, and start leaking. I know any decent hardware store ( I have Outdoor Supply Hardware near me) has drawers of all sizes of o-rings, should be able to find a replacement.
@impetiousdoom Жыл бұрын
I have the same lawn genie. Replaced those top parts and still leaks. Think there has to be a better system to use. I’m cutting mine out.
@socalRooster Жыл бұрын
So because of your video I was able to fix mine plumber wanted $375 for service call and god knows how much 🙏🙏
@Nonessential888 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was going to replace the entire valve. You saved me a lot of time and expense!!
@pcproff Жыл бұрын
Nice job Amy!
@cmiekley Жыл бұрын
I have done this before and even changed the diaphragm seal the sell it now
@gavinchang3236 Жыл бұрын
I think you forgot to add in the gasket that was previously in the anti siphon valve
@omarcruz2552 Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭
@dlynnroch5077 Жыл бұрын
Righty righty - lefty loosey
@tedl7538Ай бұрын
Righty tighty 🔧
@gerrywilliams2816 Жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thanks to you I now feel confident to fix the leak in my valve. Unlike most DIY videos where usually an expert walks you through the steps without any challenges, your video was so refreshing and real. This is exactly the kind of experience I face whenever I try to repair anything. I could totally relate to your struggles of trying to unscrew the valve 🙂. Well done. Thank you again.
@barbaramozo8027 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You did'nt give up!
@Pursuinha Жыл бұрын
I think you made the masa to thick
@watchfuleye4082 Жыл бұрын
For those who have to do this... just take the siphon cap off and clean the plunger with a toothpick or simular item. These parts don't wear they get dirty with hard water. Save yourself the 24 bucks.
@subashverma59572 жыл бұрын
Very very poor representation!
@jamesgraham92162 жыл бұрын
I didn't see her put the Rubber Gasket around the valve before install
@michaelj64592 жыл бұрын
This video was entertaining and made me smile- not recommended to use as a fix but appreciate the hands on approach. Should replace the entire valve- you need a pvc cutter and glue but is easy enough. Thanks.
@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn2 жыл бұрын
Ouch, that was painful to watch....
@reedallidap71732 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Normally when the anti siphon is leaking it’s a symptom of a bigger problem. Glad it worked well for you though
@TheRyanHase Жыл бұрын
What's the bigger problem?
@nonwo76 Жыл бұрын
You wait til the sprinkler turns off, and that's when it starts to leak. It takes a while to stop. I wonder if she fixed it or had to replace the diaphragm on the valve
@danburch99896 ай бұрын
Sounds like a statement from a plumber. Debris is the most common cause of leaks as there is a lot of "stuff" that comes through the municipal water supply.
@josephcisneros92903 ай бұрын
What if the siphon cap leaks right away when you turn the water pressure back on? I've replaced,washed and inspected three valve caps and it continues to leak a lot when the water is on.
@valentinpriario31652 жыл бұрын
It is not a 2 engine it is a 2 CYCLE
@isaiaguilar63772 жыл бұрын
I charge $120.00
@roberdelac29662 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahahahhaha wow 👏 good simple fix save some money
@MrLlouis2002 жыл бұрын
Great job. You took your time and figured it out and save yourself money. These systems are not hard to work on .
@l310072 жыл бұрын
You had me worried when you started twisting counterclockwise when putting the sprinkler back in. Unfortunately the next person mowing the lawn might break this one too because it is sticking above the grass. They do sell 4 inch sprinkler bodies. Yours is probably 6 inches. Great fix and video!
@amyaroundthehouse84722 жыл бұрын
I have the 4 inch bodies that I will replace these with eventually. I haven’t had to fix any sprinklers in a while. Fingers crossed!
@l310072 жыл бұрын
I love the thought process and how you slowly figured it out by yourself. You are helping a lot more people than just your neighbors with this video.
@josevelez75392 жыл бұрын
I am sure True Value had the O ring for it for a few bucks, at most. Try that next time. Good fix!
@johnnys47822 жыл бұрын
They do sell an orbits repair kit. Since you bought the whole valve you should have just changed the whole thing out. Two cuts, tape up your threaded unions and some Blue glue and you would have been done. That valve will leak again soon.
@johnnys4782 Жыл бұрын
@@jfc650 They sell the repair kits at My Lowe's. Ace hardware and True value has them as well.